Three-time all-area pick RB/WR/QB Justin Chapai, among four all-area players graduated, is replaced by jr. QB Alex Gutierrez, brother of former TE Zach Gutierrez. ...Sr. RB/WR Khyree Jones is in the mix at and will run the Warriors' Wildcat packages. ... Jr. Tyshawn Burch and Soph. Cursante Jones lead the backfield. ... After a year of rollouts and running, expect a return to a more balance offense behind a big line. Jr. twins Martel (6-foot-2, 230) and Contrel Smith (6-3, 290), are back, with Martel Smith moved to defense. Jr. Nick Bart returns at C. Sr. TE Ty Amos also is a returning starter, as is jr. RG Jerry Byrd. ... The defensive line is, as usual, quick and athletic, led by sr. Keith Jones and all-M-S 6 pick Sr. Lindsay Harper. The back side of the defense is green.

THE SEASON

Despite talk of the school closing, these players know nothing but winning. With a return to a balanced offense, if the Warriors get steady defensive play, they'll be back in the playoffs.

THE FACT

Chapai was the first three-time JS all-area pick since Central's Carlos Lattimore.